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Janesville, IA · standard

ZIP Code 50647

Bremer County, Iowa — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,894
24/sq mi
$104,063
Median income
$314,200
Median home value
28.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Janesville pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 17%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 31%
home value, US ZIPs
24
people per sq mi
95%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 50647 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 50647 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 77.6 square miles in Janesville, Bremer County, Iowa. The area is home to 1,894 residents, producing a population density of 24 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 50647 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 50647 sits at $104,063 (36% above the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $50,811. The poverty rate stands at 3.1% and the unemployment rate at 2.0%. On housing, the median home value is $314,200 (79% above the state average) with median rent at $618 per month, and 94.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 50647 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.8, and the average commute is —. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bremer County, so you can benchmark 50647 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 50647

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 50647.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 50647, Janesville, IA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,894

Population

77.6

Area (sq mi)

24

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 50647?

46.8

Median Age

53.5%

Male

46.5%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 95.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$104,063

Median Household Income

+36% vs state

$50,811

Per Capita Income

3.1%

Poverty Rate

2.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 50647 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$104,063 Top 17% higher than 83% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 49.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

902

Total Housing Units

799

Occupied Units

103

Vacant Units

2.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.7%
Renter 5.3%

$314,200

Median Home Value

+79% vs state

$618

Median Rent

1977

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+15.8%

YoY Change (2024)

222

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+122%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 50647 have increased 15.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +122% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +2.0% 156
2020 -0.4% 155
2021 +3.1% 160
2022 +15.8% 186
2024 — 222

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 33 business establishments in ZIP 50647, employing approximately 359 people with a combined annual payroll of $18,489,000.

33

Businesses

359

Employees

$18.5M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 8 24.2%
Manufacturing 5 15.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 15.2%
Construction 3 9.1%
Wholesale trade 3 9.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 50647 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 50647 ranks #5 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 50647 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 50647 ranks the highest of 6 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
50613 Cedar Falls, IA 42,031 8.0 mi
50677 Waverly, IA 12,131 8.3 mi
50670 Shell Rock, IA 2,024 7.2 mi
50622 Denver, IA 3,206 7.7 mi
50660 New Hartford, IA 1,333 8.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Bremer County

50677 standard
Waverly, IA
Pop: 12,131
50674 standard
Sumner, IA
Pop: 3,555
50622 standard
Denver, IA
Pop: 3,206
50676 standard
Tripoli, IA
Pop: 2,105
50668 standard
Readlyn, IA
Pop: 1,249
50666 standard
Plainfield, IA
Pop: 1,027

Related Areas

Bremer County Janesville, IA Iowa

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 50647 in? ▼
ZIP code 50647 (Janesville) is located in Bremer County, Iowa. Bremer County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bremer-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 50647? ▼
ZIP code 50647 in Janesville, IA has a population of 1,894 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 50647? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 50647 is $104,063, which is 36% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 50647? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 50647 is $314,200, which is 13% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 50647? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 50647 is White at 95.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 50647? ▼
ZIP code 50647 has 33 business establishments employing approximately 359 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 50647? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 50647 are: Other services (except public administration) (8), Manufacturing (5), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (5). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 50647? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 50647 increased by 15.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 122%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 50647? ▼
In ZIP code 50647, 49.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 50647? ▼
In ZIP code 50647, approximately 94.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50647? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 50647 is 3.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Janesville, IA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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